Choosing the right child care centre can be one of the hardest decisions parents and guardians have to make. You want a child care provider with the experience to keep your child safe and happy. You want your child to learn and grow in a stimulating and fun environment. Most of all, you want your child to get the attention and love he or she needs to develop self-esteem and self-confidence.
For over 40 years, the YMCA of Greater Toronto has provided quality licensed child care programs with exceptionally high standards of care and education meeting or exceeding Provincial and Municipal licensing requirements. . Today we are the largest not for profit provider of Licensed Child Care in Canada with programs for children from infancy to 12 years throughout the GTA. All of our centres open early and close late to fit the schedule of parents and families.
We currently operate:
Licence Status
Regular with Conditions
Legal Status
N/A
Inspection Summary
| Visit Date | Purpose of Visit | Compliance Level on Date of Inspection | Resolved Before Licence Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 93% | Yes |
| Sep 18, 2014 | Licensing Inspection | 95% | Yes |
| Sep 12, 2013 | Licensing Inspection | 96% | Yes |
| Sep 26, 2012 | Licensing Inspection | 97% | Yes |
Areas of Non Compliance
Terms and Conditions
| The licensee shall ensure that the Licensing Inspection Summary is posted in a conspicuous place in the child care centre at or near an entrance commonly used by parents. The licensee shall ensure that the completed Licensing Checklist and the Summary of Licensing Requirements and Recommendations sheets are readily available for parents. |
| The school-age component of this program is licensed to operate before and after school and on P.A. days and school holidays from September to June. |
| Within the existing capacity of the child care, the operator may provide a program for 15 School Age Children in the Preschool Room; 20 JK/SK children in the preschool 2 room. |
| The operator shall maintain a daily maintenance and safety inspection log. The log shall include a daily review any maintenance issues in all areas of the child care centre and outdoor playground area. The written log is to include who completed the daily inspection, all maintenance and safety items, a record of action taken, plan of action if applicable and date completed. A written record is to be retained on premise and available for Ministry review for the duration of the licence. |
| The Toddler licensed capacity is based on Room 1 for 15 children. |
| The Preschool licensed capacity is based on Room 2 for 21 children, room 3 for 24 children and Room 4 for 24 children. |
| The operator to monitor and record that all staff, students and volunteers have reviewed the individual plan for a child with anaphylaxis and emergency procedures prior to employment, providing care, when a change occurs and at least annually thereafter. Written verification is to be submitted to the ministry within one week of hiring new staff or students and volunteers commencing placement. A written record of all monitoring is to be available for ministry review for the duration of the licence. |
Director's Approval
| Director's approval has been granted for mixed age grouping under s. 55(2) of O. Reg. 262. Mixed age grouping can be implemented in only one group in each age category. 20% of the licensed capacity per age group is as follows: Toddlers (15): 3 children, Preschool (16): 3 children and, School Age (15): 3 children. |
Official Registration Information
Please check Ontario Ministry of Education for the official registration information. Use "YMCA Toronto - Bolton Jr. YMCA Day Care Centre" as "Name of Program" to search.
| Age Group | Age From | Age To | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toddler | 1.5 | 2.5 | 15 |
| Preschool | 2.5 | 6 | 69 |